What you need to know
- Lenovo announced several ThinkPad T series laptops at Mobile World Congress.
- The range now features 16:10 displays with low blue light technology.
- The new ThinkPad T series laptops run on either 12th Gen Intel Core processors with optional Intel vPro or AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 series CPUs.
- Release dates for the new ThinkPad T series laptops range from April 2022 to June 2022 with prices starting at $1,299.
Lenovo expanded its ThinkPad T series of laptops at Mobile World Congress today. The lineup of business laptops now includes a larger ThinkPad T16 as well as updates to the ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 and T14 Gen 3. Available with either 12th Gen Intel Core processors with optional vPro technology or AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 series CPUs, the new ThinkPad laptops will look to compete with the best business laptops .
Thanks to thinner bezels and taller 16:10 displays, the new ThinkPad T series laptops fit more screen into similarly sized bodies to their predecessors. Depending on the model, T series laptops should hit up to 500 nits of brightness with 4K resolution. Multiple devices in the lineup support Dolby Vision HDR and feature low blue light technology. Resolution for the laptops maxes out at 2.8K, which is an option for the OLED display on the ThinkPad T14s.
Inside, AMD-powered ThinkPad T series laptops run on AMD Radeon 600m graphics. Intel models have up to Intel Iris Xe graphics with options for an NVIDIA MX 550 or RTX 2050.
| Category | ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 i | ThinkPad T14 AMD |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Up to Windows 11 | Up to Windows 11Linux |
| Processor | Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro (U or P series) | Up to AMD Ryzen 6000 PRO (20W) |
| RAM | Up to 48GB DDR4 3200Mhz | Up to 32GB LPDDR5 6400Mhz |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel UHDIntel Iris XeNVIDIA GeForce MX 550NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 | Integrated AMD Radeon 600M |
| Display | 14" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS AG (300nit, 45%CG)14" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS AG Touch (300nit, 45%CG)14" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS LP AG (400nit, 100%sRGB, Low Blue Light)14" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS AG Touch with Privacy Guard (500nit, 100%sRGB)14" 2.2K 16:10 (2240x1400) IPS AG (300nit, 100% sRGB, Low Blue Light)14" WQUXGA 16:10 (3840x2400) IPS AOFT Touch AGARAS (500nit, 100% DCI P3, HDR400, Dolby Vision, Low Blue Light) | 14" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS AG (300nit, 45%CG)14" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS AG Touch (300nit, 45%CG)14" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS LP AG (400nit, 100%sRGB, Low Blue Light)14" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS AG Touch with Privacy Guard (500nit, 100%sRGB)14" 2.2K 16:10 (2240x1400) IPS AG (300nit, 100% sRGB, Low Blue Light)14" WQUXGA 16:10 (3840x2400) IPS AOFT Touch AGARAS (500nit, 100% DCI-P3, HDR400, Dolby Vision, Low Blue Light) |
| Storage | Up to 2TB Gen 4 PCIe | Up to 2TB Gen 4 PCIe |
| Audio | Dolby Audio Speaker System with Dolby Voice, 2x User-facing Microphones | Dolby Audio Speaker System with Dolby Voice, 2x User-facing Microphones |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6E (requires Windows 11 Pro), 4G/LTE (CAT20), 4G/LTE (CAT16), 4G/LTE (CAT4), Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6E (requires Windows 11 Pro), LTE (CAT16) with eSIM, LTE (CAT4) (PRC and WW only), Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Battery | 39.3Whr52.5Whr | 39.3Whr52.4Whr |
| Security | Intel vPro security, Power-On Touch Fingerprint Reader, FHD IR Hybrid camera, Privacy Guard Display, dTPM 2.0 chip, Webcam shutter, Kensington lock slot, Optional antimicrobial treatment | AMD PRO Security with AMD Memory Guard, Microsoft Pluton, Secured-Core PC, Power-On Touch Fingerprint Reader, FHD IR Hybrid camera, Privacy Guard Display, dTPM 2.0 chip, Webcam privacy shutter, Kensington lock slot, Optional antimicrobial treatment |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x Audio (headphone and microphone combo jack), 1x RJ45, 1x SIM | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x Audio (headphone and microphone combo jack), 1x RJ45, 1x SIM |
| Dimensions | 317.7 x 226.9 x 17.9 mm (12.51 x 8.93 x 0.70 inches) | 317.7 x 226.9 x 17.9 mm (12.51 x 8.93 x 0.70 inches) |
| Weight | From less than 3 lbs | From less than 3 lbs |
| Color | Storm greyThunder black (wtih antimicrobial surface treatmentThunder black | Storm greyThunder black |
| Availability | April 2022 | June 2022 |
| Price | From $1,399 | From $1,299 |
If you prioritize portability, both the ThinkPad T14 and T16 will have options with 39.3Wh batteries. If you're willing to carry a bit more weight to get longer battery life, models with 52.5Wh will also be available.
The ThinkPad T14 supports software-only human presence detection, a first according to Lenovo. That functionality uses ultrasound sensor technology by Elliptic Labs' AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform.
| Category | ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 i | ThinkPad T14 AMD |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Up to Windows 11 Pro | Up to Windows 11Linux |
| Processor | Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro (U or P series) | Up to AMD Ryzen 6000 PRO (20W) |
| RAM | Up to 48GB DDR4 3200Mhz | Up to 32GB LPDDR5 6400Mhz |
| Graphics | Intel Iris XeNVIDIA GeForce MX 550NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 | Integrated AMD Radeon 600M |
| Display | 16" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS AG (300nit, 45%CG)16" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS AG Touch (300nit, 45%CG)16" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS LP AG (400nit, 100%sRGB, Low Blue Light)16" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS AG Touch with Privacy Guard (500nit, 100%sRGB)16" WQXGA 16:10 (2560x1600) IPS AG (400nit, 100%sRGB, Low Blue Light) | 16" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS AG (300nit, 45%CG16" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS AG Touch (300nit, 45%CG)16" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS LP AG (400nit, 100%sRGB, Low Blue Light)16" WUXGA 16:10 (1920x1200) IPS AG Touch with Privacy Guard (500nit, 100%sRGB)16" WQUXGA 16:10 (3840x2400) IPS AOFT Touch (600nit, 100%s DCI-P3, HDR400, Dolby Vision, Low Blue Light) |
| Storage | Up to 2TB Gen 4 PCIe | Up to 2TB Gen 4 PCIe |
| Audio | Dolby Audio Speaker System with Dolby Voice, 2x User-facing Microphones | Dolby Audio Speaker System with Dolby Voice, 2x User-facing Microphones |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6E (requires Windows 11 Pro), 4G/LTE (CAT20), 4G/LTE (CAT16), 4G/LTE (CAT4), Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 6E (requires Windows 11 Pro), LTE (CAT16) with eSIM, LTE (CAT4), Bluetooth5.2 |
| Battery | 52.5 Whr86 Whr | 52.5 Whr86 Whr |
| Security | Intel vPro security, Secured-core PC enabled, Power-On Touch Fingerprint Reader, FHD IR Hybrid camera, Privacy Guard Display, dTPM 2.0 chip, Webcam shutter, Kensington lock slot | MD PRO Security with AMD Memory Guard, Microsoft Pluton Secured-Core PC, Power-On Touch Fingerprint Reader, FHD IR Hybrid camera, Privacy Guard Display, dTPM 2.0 chip, Webcam privacy shutter, Kensington lock slot |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x RJ45, 1x SIM 1x Audio (headphone and microphone combo jack) | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x RJ45, 1x SIM, 1x Audio (headphone and microphone combo jack) |
| Dimensions | From 361.9 x 255.5 x 20.5 mm (14.25 x 10.06 x 0.81 in) | From 361.9 x 255.5 x 20.5 mm (14.25 x 10.06 x 0.81 in) |
| Weight | From less than 3.9 lbs | Starting 3.72 lbs |
| Color | Storm greyThunder black | Storm greyThunder black |
| Availability | April 2022 | June 2022 |
| Price | $1,419 | $1,299 |
In what is becoming more common in Lenovo's ThinkPad laptops, the new T series devices support Tile's finding features to help locate lost devices. Newer ThinkPad X1 models support the same functionality. The feature can locate a laptop for up to 14 days even if it's turned off.
The ThinkPad T16 i and T14 i launch in April 2022 for $1,419 and $1,399, respectively. In May 2022, the ThinkPad T14s with AMD starts shipping for $1,399. The ThinkPad T14s i ($1,529), T16 AMD ($1,299), and T14 AMD ($1,299) are all available starting in June 2022.
